Located on the banks of Buffalo Bayou at Allen Parkway, the 3,800 square-foot space, with a capacity of 150 seated and 300 standing, will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, an 850-square foot wraparound patio and scenic views of the downtown skyline and Buffalo Bayou Park (currently undergoing a $58 million renovation).

Thanks to an on-site restaurant-grade kitchen, patrons booking The Dunlavy can choose fare from the menus of any the Clark Cooper Concept restaurants, or have the culinary team create custom menus and wine pairings. (Super Bowl 2017 bash, anyone?) What's more, the venue will house Grab and Go, a breakfast and lunch counter open seven days a week.

Expect more venues to spring up along Buffalo Bayou Park. Coming in summer 2015, The Water Works will include public and private event spaces, including Skyline Terrace (for cocktail receptions for up to 175 people) and the football field-sized Skylawn (large enough for 3,000). As well, Sunset Coffee Building, slotted for this fall, will offer canoe and kayak rentals — and a rooftop terrace perfect for stellar soirees.